During a recent chat with CBS Sports, Reid spoke about what he's seen from Mahomes so far, and it sounded like there is plenty to be excited about. I'm gonna listen to the trainers, because I know how he's wired, and then you take it day by day, but he's attacked every day," he said. Reid said Mahomes also saw how former QB Alex Smith did things during his career. "He saw Alex Smith, and then he jumps in, and now he's taking it to another level with this leg ... Before his injury last season, Mahomes threw for 3,587 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, finishing with an 89.6 passer rating, which was below the league average.